How to connect two joysticks to a computer

An ordinary personal, or it is also called a desktop, computer is a universal device that can do everything a little, but nothing specialized. Trying to make it a professional gaming platform is not worth it, but you can attach two joysticks to it. And this is done quite simply.

Features of connecting two joysticks to a PC

So, step by step instructions for installing and configuring two gamepads (joysticks) at the same time ...

1. First, you need to install the necessary programs on the computer (including the calibration program), connect gamepads in turn and check the operability of the devices.
2. It will be a mistake to take the same joysticks that connect via Bluetooth for such a connection. The problem is that the computer will not be able to distinguish between the same devices and the connection will fail. However, according to some users, for certain models this is possible. That is, you just need to check the connectivity of two gamepads in each case separately. Experience, however, shows that there are no special grounds for optimism.
3. Next, determine the type of connection of each of the two gamepads. Older is DirectInput, more modern is Xinput. Typically, the second is used by devices that are released after 2010. However, newer gamepads are mainly able to use both types of connections. You will have to work hard and select devices that are suitable for these parameters. For example, Shank models perceive both a newer and older version.
4. The ability to correctly work two gamepads for each particular game. Basically, they correctly recognize both input methods. If not, you need to do the settings.

Why do not connect two joysticks to a PC

The reasons for the impossibility of such a connection, if we talk about the main reasons, are two:

• a particular device does not support any type of connection, for example, either the traditional DirectInput, or the newer, Xinput;
• some type of joining is not supported by specific games.

However, problems are rarely solved for a specific configuration. Basically, by manipulating the settings, the problem can be solved quite quickly.